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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Satire 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was NOT something that Juvenal believed that all men should know about themselves?
(a) Their religious salvation.
(b) Their financial standings.
(c) The limits of their talent.
(d) Their love for a spouse.

2. Which of the following items were referred to as "gallica"?
(a) Sculptures.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Fish.

3. Which of the following men froze when the ship he was riding began to sink?
(a) The deck hand.
(b) The coxswain.
(c) The captain.
(d) The first mate.

4. Why did Naevolus leave his comfortable job in town?
(a) For an adventure.
(b) He has been fired.
(c) For the pursuit of love.
(d) For more money.

5. What did Umbricius claim to be the only thing that could get a man out of trouble in the court system?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Muscular strength.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following men did Juvenal compare to Nero?

2. Which of the following cities did Tentyra go to war with over religion?

3. In Satire IV, who did the king call when he could not find a plate large enough for his meal?

4. Which of the following men upheld the "Family Encouragement Act"?

5. What was the name of the manor where Virrio lived?

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